Spend $75, get a free Mystery Sample Bag Customer Reviews

We know that you’re a sample connoisseur (it takes one to know one, after all)—and in the Mystery Sample Bag, we’re bringing you top-shelf samples plus a place to store your product stash, free with any purchase of $75+ in the Shop. This exclusive kit contains three samples of products we’re absolutely wild about right this minute, bundled in a stylish makeup bag. The truly awesome part: The products’ identities will remain secret until you receive your order.

Disappointing

Nothing to be excited about here: itty bitty sample of Suki exfoliate foaming cleanser, a tiny coastal scents eyeshadow sampler that I already had, and Gilchrist & Soames shower gel, which I'm sure I already had from a hotel. Maybe it's worth like $3, but I am bummed I had to use a promo code which could have been used for something of higher value or a discount. It's true, this was free, but they should not have hyped this up and said these are things they are "absolutely wild about right this minute." That cannot possibly be true.

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Meh..

I'm a little disappointed with my Ace Bag, but maybe I just had my hopes too high. There were 3 samples (eye shadow, face scrub and body wash), 2 of which I have already received in my monthly box. I wouldn't really consider any of them to be a deluxe sample. Its also discouraging that we have to use a promo code to obtain an Ace perk.

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Mattie

Age

25-34

Beauty style

Classic, Trendy

Nice Idea but Not Worth Using a Code For

This seems basically be a bigger version of the mystery samples add on, except that you have to use a code to get it. Like many of the reviewers, I received the Costal Scents palette in ballerina, the Suki exfoliant foaming cleanser, and the Gilchrist and Soames stimulating sea wrack body wash. While the bag is cute and comes in a useful size, it really wasn't worth using a code for. Also, I've already received the costal scents eye shadow twice, in a birch box and as a mystery sample. The cleanser was teeny tiny and while the body wash was a nice size, it's not too exciting.

I agree with the other reviewers who have suggested that there be no code associated with this. After all, you are spending $75 in order to get what appears to be leftover samples from monthly boxes (just like the mystery samples).

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Meh

The makeup case itself is really cute and a good size, but I was disappointed with the samples. They were small and all things that I have received before...Not sure if this is worth using up a promo code unless youre looking for a new smaller makeup case.

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KrystalLB

Age

25-34

Beauty style

Adventurous, Classic, Trendy, Low-maintenance

Code Should Not Be Required

As a Birchbox Ace I think this should be an automatic free perk for those meet the $75 or more requirement. Aces spend a lot of money to become Aces, throwing us a free bag with samples would be a nice touch. Using a code for the bag is a major turn off.

*Note I have not used the code to receive the bag/samples.*

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walkrob

Age

13-17

Beauty style

Trendy

I'll reveal the products' identities

The items in the bag are a Suki exfoliator, a mini coastal scents palette in "Ballerina", and a Gilchrist and Soames body wash. I got it three times in a row and it's not worth using a promo code over. Mix it up birchbox.

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KD209

Age

25-34

Beauty style

Low-maintenance

Adorable bag, nice products

The bag is seriously cute, and perfect to toss in your bag on the go. I was able to fit all of my "must have" products in here, brushes included. I like how there are little elastic holders for brushes, eyeliner, tweezers, etc.

The suki exfoliating face wash, gilchrist & soames body wash, and the eyeshadow palette were the samples I got. I seems like every Ace Bag has these 3 samples, which is a bummer.

I would be more likely to get another Ace Bag in the future if the samples were different each time. I also do wish the eyeliner came in a sturdier package, it feels like it could break apart any second.

If I use this code again, it will probably be to gift the Ace Bag to a friend. I do think it's a great gift option for those who already got it or who just wouldn't use it themselves.

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Disappointing!

Like most other reviewers, my samples were the Suki exfoliate foaming cleanser, the coastal scents eye shadow, and Gilchrist & Soames Spa Therapy body wash. The Suki cleanser is great, but the other items were a yawn---I find it difficult to believe that Birchbox staff are "absolutely wild" about these products! Still, I was reasonably pleased with the cute makeup bag, especially the elastic straps to hold lipstick, etc., in place----until the zipper on the bag broke the third time I opened it!! All in all, really REALLY disappointing, Birchbox! I agree with other reviewers who felt that this should not require a code---it should be offered as a somewhat nicer Mystery Pack for people spending $75 or more. I definitely would not sacrifice a code for this item again.

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